- Almost one-half of all human deaths in history can be attributed to diseases from mosquitoes.
- Each year 200 million new cases of malaria are reported worldwide.
- You can control the mosquito population in your yard by eliminating areas of standing water in gutters, flower pots, plant trays, tarps, plastic covers, and tires where mosquitoes breed.
- Public Works Mosquito Control employees are committed to providing quality service to you at the lowest possible cost, and are happy to serve you.
- Organized mosquito control and a systematic approach to the problem are essential to the proper control of mosquitoes.
- The West Nile Virus, the Saint Louis Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
- Muskrats are a protected animal species because they are fur bearers.
- By eliminating food sources for rats like pet food, garbage, and pet waste in your yard you can help control rats.
- The City of Hampton has poisonous snakes including the copperhead and the Canebrake rattlesnake.
- Public education is key to the control of mosquitoes, rodents, pests, and other animals; and with your help all can be controlled.
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